The remains were brought to the cemetery at about 10am after the funeral prayer which was held at his residence at Taman Nong Chik here and was led by Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) adviser Noh Gadut.

At the cemetery, the reading of the “talkin” (prayer for the deceased) was led by the Chief Imam of Johor Makhadzir Abdan Al-Hafiz. Among those present were Johor Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad and the State Secretary, Azmi Rohani.

Mohamad, 80, who was Johor assembly Speaker from 2013 to 2018, was former Parit Yaani assemblyman and also Sri Gading MP. He died at Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI) here at 9.50pm yesterday.

A former Sri Gading Umno division leader, he was the party’s deputy permanent chairman from 2008 until 2018.

Meanwhile, Mohamad’s eldest son, Abdul Shukur said his father was admitted to HSI for kidney problems about a week ago and started losing his appetite two days ago.

“I thank those who prayed for my father,” he added.